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party-spirited

party-spirited

8.0
A person who is very loyal to one political party and not fair to others
  • adjective
  • /ˈpɑrtiˌspɪrɪtɪd/
translation icon : partidista
  • The debate became heated as one party-spirited member refused to acknowledge any faults within her party.

Examples

  • Some journalists argue that party-spirited reporting undermines the public’s trust in the media.

  • Despite his party-spirited nature, he occasionally supported legislation from the opposition.

  • The party-spirited supporters rallied outside the stadium.

  • He is a very party-spirited individual.

  • The party-spirited supporters wore colorful shirts to show their loyalty during the campaign.

  • Known for his party-spirited views, she often praised her party's policies without considering alternatives.

  • During the election season, his party-spirited comments made it clear which candidate he favored.

Synonyms

partisan
vsparty-spirited
363 6.7

Showing strong support for one side and not being fair

is devoted specifically to a single political group rather than to any cause

Antonyms

neutral
218 3.6

Not supporting either side in a conflict

indifferent
10 3.7

Not supporting one person or group in a situation

How Loyal

fanatical
30 6.8
party-spirited
8.0
loyal
505 1.0
supportive
348 2.8

Surface Forms

party-spirited positive

Morphology

party-spirited = party + spirited (transparent) = party + spirited

Formed by the clear combination of 'party' and the adjective 'spirited', so the meaning 'supportive of a party' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Party-spirited joins party, meaning 'a group of people with the same political ideas', and spirit, meaning 'energy' or 'support'. That's why party-spirited describes someone who is strongly loyal and supportive of their political party.